ELK GROVE, Calif., July 27, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- ALLDATA LLC has launched its revolutionary online CollisionConnect product containing manufacturers' collision repair information for 2000 and newer model year vehicles. The product also includes full mechanical diagnosis and repair information for an extensive list of American, Asian and European makes and models.
ALLDATA, founded in 1986, provides manufacturers' service and repair information, shop management software and customer relations tools for the automotive repair and collision industries.
"The ALLDATA collision product was introduced at the request of the collision industry," says ALLDATA's Senior Program Manager for Collision, Dan Espersen. "Collision shops have long needed a single source for accurate repair information. ALLDATA CollisionConnect fills that need."
ALLDATA CollisionConnect gives shops the ability to repair damaged vehicles to manufacturers' specifications, and includes up-to-date information on: sectioning, advanced metals and plastics, body panel replacement, hybrid technology and more.
ALLDATA also maintains an extensive research library for customers who need additional vehicle information. Library support is available six days a week, and is offered to customers at no additional charge.
About AutoZone's ALLDATA
ALLDATA is the leading provider of automotive repair information and solutions to the Professional Automotive Service Industry. Professional automotive repair shops across North America depend on ALLDATA for their automotive repair information needs, and purchase AutoZone parts from more than 2,000 AutoZone Commercial program locations.
The ALLDATA(r) subscription, available online and on DVD, provides comprehensive, factory-correct repair information. Also available are: ServiceCenter(sm) ELITE strategic shop management system; ProCarCareZone(sm) web-based shop marketing tools to bring in new and repeat business; ALLDATA CollisionConnect (sm), the only comprehensive source of OEM collision information, delivering factory-correct, unedited and regularly updated information for structural repairs and more; and the AZ Parts(sm) Catalog and AZ PartsConnect(sm) programs for aftermarket parts estimating and electronic ordering. ALLDATA(r) DIY provides consumers with repair articles, factory technical service bulletins, and illustrations for a specific vehicle, along with a link to ALLDATA-approved repair shops. Visit www.alldata.com for more information.
About AutoZone
As of June 25, 2007, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,000 AutoZone stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com.